Saplings Special School

Dublin 16, Co. Dublin

30 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalSpecial

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Saplings Special School is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 YK88). Roman Przewoznik is the principal of Saplings Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
30
Boys and girls
Mixed · 22 boys, 8 girls
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
20372C

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Saplings Special School?
Saplings Special School is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 YK88).
Who is the principal of Saplings Special School?
Roman Przewoznik is the principal of Saplings Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Saplings Special School?
Saplings Special School has 30 pupils: 22 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Saplings Special School a mixed school?
Yes. Saplings Special School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Saplings Special School?
Saplings Special School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Saplings Special School teach through Irish?
No. Saplings Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Saplings Special School a DEIS school?
No. Saplings Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Saplings Special School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Saplings Special School's roll number, 20372C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Saplings Special School?
The closest is St Patrick GNS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 18 schools in Dublin 16 · Special schools in Co. Dublin · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest schools

Saplings Special School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Saplings Special SchoolThis school 30 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
St Patrick GNSDublin 16 200 m 472 Mostly girls Catholic No No
Ballyroan B NSDublin 16 500 m 375 Boys Catholic No No
Rathfarnham Parish NSDublin 14 1.0 km 215 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
St Colmcille Senior NSDublin 16 1.0 km 744 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Colmcille NaofaDublin 16 1.0 km 721 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireDublin 16 1.0 km 187 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Ballyroan Crescent
Rathfarnham
Dublin 16
D16YK88

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Next school holidays

  • In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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